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Holiday movies come in three varieties: the sentimental, the preachy, and the counter-programming. The sentimental films are not just pulling at the heartstrings; they are kicking at them. The preaching ones want to ensure you know the reason for the season at any cost. The counter-programming films want to turn things on their head and… Continue reading SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM – review
The author recently purchased the Second Sight special edition of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and shared their reflections after watching the festival cut. They express their thoughts on this version of the film, indicating a personal engagement with the content and its unique elements.
The author expresses deep admiration for the Blair Witch Project (BWP), praising its rich mythology and influence on the found footage genre. They highlight a recent boxed set by Second Sight Films, sharing insights on the superior festival cut, which adds intensity and realism. This re-release rekindles excitement among fans, making it a must-see.
The movie industry is fascinating when looked at in the long view. Seeing it as part of a long timeline you see the rise and fall of genres, stars, studios, and movie fads. It’s interesting because you can measure how trends rise and fade and how tastes change. Look at 1999 and BLAIR WITCH PROJECT’s… Continue reading Eras
This episode of our regularly scheduled program finds us deep in the woods once more with another group of social media investigators hot on the case! All of these found footage movies about influencers in the wild have me wondering if there are just legions of these folks flooding the woodlands in search of…whatever. It’s… Continue reading SHADOWS OF BIGFOOT – found footage review
As I have mentioned before, it's interesting to note the trends in found footage. To see what gets popular because it reflects where the culture is at that moment. At this moment influencers and digital content producers are the catch of the day. It makes sense because they are, well, influencing the culture and how… Continue reading BEYOND THE NORTH WOODS – found footage review
Life is strange, and wonderful, and mostly strange. Allow me to regale you with a tale. So a couple weeks ago I reviewed a found-footage movie about an influencer couple disappearing after they bought some property in the boonies. The movie covers their story as well as that of someone investigating what happened to them.… Continue reading Staying On Script
In this episode, I interviewed a person associated with the film #MissingCouple, discussing the film's themes and speculating on the events surrounding it. The podcast features spoilers toward the end, and a warning is provided for listeners.
In the title I have found footage in quotes because this isn’t QUITE found footage. It’s one of those movies that frustrate me to no end, the ones that have one foot in found footage and another in more traditional filmmaking techniques. There’s nothing wrong with mixing techniques and styles. At all. It’s not that. … Continue reading THEY ARE WATCHING – “found footage” review
The post discusses the film "#MISSINGCOUPLE," focusing on a young couple and their dog as they explore their new property while filming their adventures. The narrative blends reality and mystery with engaging performances, though it raises questions about found footage and narrative reliability. Despite some unresolved mysteries, it remains entertaining and thought-provoking.
The “law gone bad” subgenre is not a new one. I’d wager it’s tied to the distrust we have of authority figures and abuse of power. Any time we are put at the mercy of someone with power and a weapon it tends to make us a bit jumpy. In recent years the authority, specifically… Continue reading BLOOD STAR – movie review
One of the most powerful things about horror movies is their ability to examine heavy topics in a way that distracts you from the topic. It isn’t that they don’t want you to know what they are saying but that the filmmakers are wise enough to know that the best way to examine something, something… Continue reading CHILDREN OF THE PINES – movie review
As a fan of Stephen King, ‘Salem’s Lot has always been one of my two favorite books of his, along with The Shining. I love most of his books that I have read but those two always felt like two of the very scariest. As such, I am a fan of the films made of… Continue reading ‘SALEM’S LOT (2024)
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